Almost a million ConnectOnCall users may have had data stolen by hackers

Date:
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:49:00 +0000

Description:
900,000 patients who called doctors out of hours may have had their information stolen following data breach.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Healthca re software ConnectOnCall hit with a data breach Over 900,000 patients data was accessed over three months This leaves patients at risk of identity theft

Software firm Phreesia has notified 914,138 individuals whose personal and health information was exposed by a data breach in May 2023 after using its ConnectOnCall software, which provides an after hours call service between patients and doctors.

An investigation has revealed an unknown third party had access to ConnectOnCall data between February 16 and May 12 20203, meaning sensitive provider-patient communications were compromised - including medical records, prescription information, full names, and phone numbers, with a small number of social security numbers also exposed.

The incident has taken ConnectOnCall services offline until the service can
be fully assessed and restored, and Phreesia is engaging with law enforcement to establish the potential impact. The risks for patients

ConnectOnCall has offered identity and credit monitoring services, but only
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Although theres no evidence so far of malicious activity in connection with the breach, unknown actors accessing health data always poses significant risk.

The ConnectOnCall service remains offline, and we are working diligently to assess the potential impact and restore the service, the firms statement
said.

While ConnectOnCall is not aware of any misuse of personal information or
harm to patients as a result of this incident, potentially impacted individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspected identity theft or fraud to your health plan or insurer, or financial institution.

The news is the latest in a series of healthcare breaches in 2024 , with cybercriminals targeting the industry thanks to the sensitive nature of the data stored, and the critical nature of the service provided. You might also like Take a look at our pick of the around best credit monitoring services around United Health confirms largest ever US healthcare data breach, says
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